PremiumMohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad’s project has a ‘super interesting’ plot - 5 films of the veteran director to stream on OTT
Mohanlal’s upcoming project, which is helmed by senior filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, reportedly has a ‘super interesting’ plot. Have a look at the veteran director's 5 films to stream on OTT.
Last Updated: 07.35 PM, Apr 27, 2024
Mohanlal is currently on a signing spree and has some highly exciting projects in his kitty. The Malayalam superstar is set to reunite with senior filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad for his 361st film. The much-awaited project, which is expected to have its official launch very soon, is touted to be a family entertainer with a touch of humour. Recently, Sathyan Anthikad’s son and filmmaker Akhil Sathyan took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a major update on the untitled Mohanlal starrer’s plot.
Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad’s film has a ‘super interesting’ plot
According to recent reports by Reporter Live, Akhil Sathyan took to his personal Instagram handle and shared a recent picture of Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad, which was clicked at the Vanitha Film Awards 2024 event. Interestingly, the Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum director revealed that he is super excited about the iconic actor-director duo’s eagerly-awaited next project, which has a ‘super interesting’ plot. Director Akhil’s new revelation has left Mohanlal fans and Malayalam cinema lovers equally excited.
Even though nothing much has been revealed about the untitled project, director Sathyan Anthikad earlier confirmed that the movie is a light-hearted entertainer. Mohanlal is set to play the role of a common man after a very long gap in the movie, which is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Althaf Salim, the young actor-director, is reportedly playing a pivotal role in the movie, which is expected to start rolling by mid-2024. More updates on the female lead and the rest of the star cast are expected to be out soon.
Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad’s films
The iconic actor-director duo of Malayalam cinema teamed up for the first time in 1984 for the romantic comedy movie, Appunni. Later, Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad collaborated on many iconic films, including Gandhinagar 2nd Street, Nadodikkattu, Pattanapravesham, Varavelppu, Pingami, Rasathanthram, and more. The duo’s last outing, Ennum Eppozhum, which emerged as a superhit, was released in 2015.
5 Sathyan Anthikad films to stream on Manorama Max, Sun NXT, and OTTPlay Premium
Njan Prakashan
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Sreenivasan, Devika Sanjay, Nikhila Vimal, Anju Kurian
This satirical comedy film, which marked Sathyan Anthikad's reunion with writer-actor Sreenivasan, revolves around the love of Prakashan aka P.R. Akash, a Malayali nurse who is eagerly waiting for a chance to relocate to a foreign country. Fahadh Faasil played the titular character in the much-loved film, which is available for streaming on Manorama Max and OTTPlay Premium.
Bhagyadevatha
Cast: Jayaram, Kaniha, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Narain
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
This comedy-drama movie, which marked the reunion of Sathyan Anthikad and Jayaram after a long break, revolves around a greedy man named Benny Chacko who emotionally abuses his newly wedded wife Daisy for dowry. Bhagyadevatha, which earned immense love from the family audiences at the time of its release, is now streaming on Sun NXT and OTTPlay Premium.
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Mukesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Innocent, Anupama Parameshwaran
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
Sathyan Anthikad teamed up with popular star Dulquer Salmaan for the family drama Jomonte Suvisheshangal, which deals with the unique bond of Jomon and his father, Vincent. Dulquer played Jomon in the film, which featured Mukesh in the role of Vincent. This heartwarming film is now streaming on both Manorama Max and OTTPlay Premium.
No.1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North
Cast: Mammootty, Priya Raman, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Innocent, Thilakan, Chippy Renjith
Direction: Sathyan Anthikad
This emotional family drama, which marked the reunion of Mammootty and Sathyan Anthikad after a long break, depicts the story of Vijayabhaskar, a single father who dedicates his whole life to his kids, Sudhi and Anu. No.1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North, which was an average grosser at the time of its release, eventually earned much love from the Malayali audience. You can watch the movie on Sun NXT and OTTPlay Premium.
Makal
Cast: Jayaram, Meera Jasmine, Naslen, Devika Sanjay, Innocent, Siddique
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
Sathyan Anthikad reunited with Jayaram and Meera Jasmine (in her comeback to Malayalam cinema) for Makal, the family drama which was released in 2022. The movie revolves around the lives of Nandakumar and Juiet, an inter-faith couple, and their only daughter Aparna. The movie is currently streaming on Manorama Max and OTTPlay Premium.